Mardi Gras Indians are black Carnival revelers who dress up for Mardi Gras in hand made suits influenced by American Indian ceremonial apparel. There are approximately 38 Indian groups called, tribes that range in size from half a dozen to several dozen members. The groups are largely independent, but loosely coordinate the Uptown Indians and the Downtown Indians. Led by a “Big Chief” with, “Fly Boys” and “Spy Boys” in the ranks.
Mardi Gras Indians are black Carnival revelers who dress up for Mardi Gras in hand made suits influenced by American Indian ceremonial apparel. There are approximately 38 Indian groups called, tribes that range in size from half a dozen to several dozen members. The groups are largely independent, but loosely coordinate the Uptown Indians and the Downtown Indians. Led by a “Big Chief” with, “Fly Boys” and “Spy Boys” in the ranks.

Marriane – Pronounced <MAH-ran>. Your godmother. Elsewhere the terms “nanny” and “nanan” (pronounced NAH-nan) are also used for godmother.

Michoud – We not only built the land crafts that landed the troops that liberated Europe and the Pacific in World War II, we built the rockets that took us to the moon and later the Space Shuttle. Built by hardworking Yats.

Mom-N-Nem – Your family (Your Mother and your immediate family and close extended family to visit someone in this group or collectively is to go-by- ya-mom-n-em. Pictured on da right is
Ant-nee’s Mom-n-Nem circa 1960.

Mirliton – (Mel-a-tawn) A vegetable pear or chayote squash, which grows wild in Louisiana and in backyards throughout New Orleans. Pronounced <MEL-lee-tawn>, usually stuffed with shrimp, ham or ground meat and rice. Ant-nee says how you stuff a mel-a-tawn is to put mine-ez on it and sit on it real slow.

Monkey Hill – Allegedly the Highest point in New Orleans. Built in the 1930’s by the WPA it’s located in Audubon Park (Zoo) in the location where the monkeys were prior to the Zoo renovation. Many a chuckle was had by New Orleans school kids as they say the derrieres of the crazed monkeys running up and down this noted bump in a flat as aboard New Orleans.

JimMora was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints for 11 years bringing the team its first winning season and playoff berths. He is famous for his postgame tirades and press conferences, including his oft-quoted “Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda” “Diddly Poo,” and “Playoffs?” rants. He took the Saints close, but as Jim said, “close don’t mean s..t

Morgus – Dr. Momus Alexander Morgus ‘AKA Morgus the Magnificent,” the reknowned director of the Momus Alexander Morgus Institute (MAMI) . This “Friend of Science” has led members of New Orleans “Higher Order’ from his location at the “Old City Ice House” along with his faithful companion Chopsley in pursuit of the scientific breakthroughs since the late 1950’s. “Chopsley”, in real life was a 6-foot-7 motorcycle cop for the St. Bernard Sherrif’s Office. Eric the Skull was Morgus’ yes man who only proclaimed “Yes, Master” in addition to his vocal intro to the show , “Good Evening and Welcome…..” Morgus was created by Sidney Noel Rideau” New Orleans actor radio host.

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Muffuletta– (Moof-A-lotta, Muff-A-lotta, Muff, Moof) A quintessential New Orleans Italian sandwich, of ham, Genoa salami, Provolone cheese and marinated olive salad on a round seeded Italian loaf. Credited with being invented at Central Grocery on Decatur in the French Quarter.

National World War II Museum

Museums – New Orleans offers a multitude of museums many reflecting the city’s rich history. They include: New Orleans Pharmacy Museum a mid-1800s apothecary shop displays voodoo, medical and pharmaceutical cures and treatments throughout New Orleans history, Old U.S. Mint – holds the New Orleans Jazz Club collection of instruments used by the city’s jazz legends, The National World War II Museum– dedicated to World War II with a focus on the D-Day invasion and the Pacific Theatre. Exhibits include a reproduction of the Higgins boat (designed and built in New Orleans) that brought the troops ashore, artifacts, weapons, uniforms, interactive stations, and films such as D-Day Remembered, Mardi Gras World is a look behind the magic of Mardi Gras a showcase of carnival, with thousands of sensational sculptured props and breath-taking giant figures by premier Mardi Gras float maker, Jackson Barracks Military Museumthe Louisiana National Guard museum displays artifacts, weapons, and memorabilia from every major American war including tanks and military aircraft, Aquarium of the Americas , exhibits sharks, penguins and exotic fish. Caribbean reef, sea otter gallery and more, Historic NewOrleans Collection is a permanent showcase of the city’s history, The Cabildo is the site of the Louisiana Purchase Transfer. The museum houses a large permanent exhibition of Louisiana history through the Civil War and Reconstruction, The Presbytere offers a Mardi Gras exhibit, Williams Research Center is a historical collection of art, letters, maps, artifacts, documents and more detailing the history of Louisiana and surrounding areas,Louisiana Children’s Museum , offers nteractive exhibits and hands-on learning about science, nature and everyday life,Memorial Hall Foundation – Confederate Civil War Museumis the second largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the world in the oldest continually operating museum in Louisiana, New Orleans Museum of Artlocated in City Park, is one of the nation’s largest and most important art museums features permanent collections and major touring art exhibits, Rivertown U.S.A. is a mall town “Main Street” setting on Kenner riverfront featuring three blocks of museums.,